EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are searching for a Lead Automation Tester in JS to join our team. This role provides the chance to contribute to impactful projects within a forward-thinking and collaborative setting. You will be instrumental in upholding the quality and dependability of our software solutions. We are looking for someone who is proactive, passionate about automation, and committed to driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities Partner with the test manager and product owners to understand and shape test strategies for new software features Review requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to develop thorough and effective test scenarios and scripts Design, implement, and run automated tests covering both functional and non-functional aspects of applications Establish comprehensive API testing methods to ensure endpoints are accurate, secure, reliable, and performant Create and manage component-level test suites with mocks and contracts to validate module behavior independently and within the system Organize, execute, and interpret performance and load tests to assess system scalability and responsiveness under various conditions Record, document, and communicate defects with clear reproduction steps, logs, and supporting details Work closely with developers, DevOps, and engineering teams to anticipate and validate upcoming changes Build and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency, coverage, and repeatability, focusing on API, component, performance, and reliability testing Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, setting up quality gates for coverage and metrics Engage with developers, product owners, designers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, review designs, and confirm implementations Keep test artifacts organized and traceable in tools such as Xray, Jira, Confluence, and Git, ensuring alignment with requirements and acceptance criteria Proactively identify risks, escalate critical testing concerns, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure timely, high-quality releases Take part in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation testing roles At least one year of experience leading and managing testing or development teams Experience conducting performance testing to evaluate system stability and responsiveness Strong ability to develop and document comprehensive test cases Experience with web service and API testing to ensure backend reliability Fluent English skills (written and spoken) at a B2+ level or higher Nice to have Experience working with Amazon Web Services for cloud-based testing scenarios Familiarity with contract testing tools to validate API compatibility Understanding of Docker for managing containerized test environments Background in functional testing to verify software features Experience using Github Copilot to enhance productivity and code quality Skills in Grafana and Grafana k6 for monitoring and performance analysis Proficiency with mocking and stubbing tools like WireMock for simulating dependencies Experience with Node.js for backend automation testing Familiarity with the Xray plug-in for JIRA for managing and tracing test cases We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr